Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Hand Therapy

Select Physical Therapy; Brandon (FL); On-site; USD 28,413 - 40,467; Part time

Job summary

A leading physical therapy provider in Brandon, FL is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for Hand Therapy. The role requires per diem availability and prior experience in hand therapy. Responsibilities include optimizing patient abilities, providing education, and ensuring high-quality care. An ACOTA accredited program graduation is necessary, along with national registration and state COTA licensure. Competitive starting compensation is $25/hr based on experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an ACOTA accredited OTA program required.
• National registration and state COTA licensure needed.
• One year experience with hand therapy patients required.

Responsibilities

• Optimize functional abilities and skills of patients.
• Educate clients on task approaches.
• Ensure high-quality patient care services.

Skills

Experience with hand therapy

Patient education skills

Documentation skills

CPR certification

Education

Graduate of an ACOTA accredited OTA program

Job description

Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Hand Therapy

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Select Physical Therapy in Brandon, FL

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for Hand TherapyCalling local certified occupational therapy assistants (COTA) looking for per diem hours! Check out Select Physical Therapy in Brandon. We are seeking per diem Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants with a minimum of one year of experience in hands for as needed coverage in our outpatient location. We have additional hand therapists on staff able to support an occupational therapist or a certified occupational therapy assistant (COTA) in our upbeat team environment.

We are seeking an occupational therapy assistants to treat various upper extremity disorders ranging from tendon injuries, sprains- strains, post- operative fractures, etc. Our population is primarily orthopedic injuries with referrals from hand and orthopedic surgeons.

Best practices and evidence-based programs are utilized for individualized patient care. You will work closely with a group of CHTs, working together in the region for support, education and schedule coverage. Our clinics are fully equipped to provide care to patients ranging from post-surgical, non-operative to work conditioning. You will have the opportunity to work closely with excellent hand surgeons. If you are looking for a stable company with an ACTIVE, GROWING and THRIVING national Hand Therapy program, let's talk!

Hours Needed: As Needed Mon - Fri

Compensation: Starting at $25/hr. Starting rate calculated by experience.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the licensed occupational therapist, optimize the functional abilities and skills of patients.
• Teach clients new ways of approaching tasks and educate them on how to break down activities into achievable components
• Ensure delivery of high-quality patient care services.
• Observe, note, and report on the progress of long and short-term treatment goals
• Ensure proper documentation of patient care.
• Maintain professional standards through compliance with quality assurance policies/ procedures as well as applicable regulations and corporate policies

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an ACOTA accredited occupational therapy assistant (OTA) program
• National registration and state COTA licensure or registration REQUIRED
• Must have previous 1 year experience working with hand therapy patients.
• Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification
• Valid state driver’s license